Sheepherder Lamb Shanks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 meaty lamb shanks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1 c. tomato sauce
1 c. red or white wine
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in Dutch oven.
Add 2 cups water. Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.
Uncover and bake for 1 more hour or until meat is very tender and sauce thickens.
Serve over rice.
Serves 4.
Wonderful with warm sourdough bread and tossed green salad.